SMART REFRACTORY SOLUTIONS
Sustainability and Reliability That Matters
2nd - 4th, FEBRUARY 2027
KEMPINSKI AL-OTHMAN, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
KEMPINSKI AL-OTHMAN, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
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Supported by

MIDDLE EAST ADVANCED REFRACTORY MATERIALS TECHNICAL EXCHANGE AND EXHIBITION
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WELCOME MESSAGE

We are pleased to invite you to the Middle East Advanced Refractory Materials Technical Exchange and Exhibition, scheduled to take place in March 2027 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This year's theme, "SMART Refractory Solutions - Sustainability and Reliability That Matters," addresses the challenges currently facing high-temperature industries. Refractories may work behind the scenes, but their performance drives everything from refining and petrochemicals to LNG processing. Yet across the MENA region, conversations around material selection, failure analysis, and long-term cost management remain surprisingly limited. This event is designed to change that. We are bringing together the people who specify, apply, and innovate these materials to share what actually works in the field.
Over three days, our program will focus on practical knowledge you can apply. Through case studies and technical sessions, we will explore how to extend asset life, prevent failures, and make smarter material choices. An exhibition area will offer hands-on looks at new technologies and solutions. Whether your focus is reliability, sustainability, or simply maximizing the value of your operations, this conference is designed to deliver tangible results. We look forward to your participation and contribution to the event.
Haytham Al-Barrak
Fired Equipment Engineering Consultant

ABOUT THE EVENT
BIGGER. BOLDER. MORE ESSENTIAL THAN EVER.
The Middle East finally has its Advanced Refractory platform, and this time, we're raising the bar. The 2nd Middle East Advanced Refractory Materials Technical Exchange and Exhibition returns in February 2027 to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Bigger. Bolder. More essential than ever.

MEET
Industry leaders and decision-makers driving the region's refractory standards.

GAIN INSIGHT
Build partnerships and opportunities with the region's manufacturers and Experts.

ENHANCE
Advanced technologies and proven solutions from the region's high-temp suppliers.

POSITION
Your brand as a thought leader on a global stage, seen by the region's decision-makers.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
BUILT FOR THE PEOPLE WHO SPECIFY WHAT LASTS

Technical & Engineering Professionals
Refractory Engineers and Material Specialists
Mechanical Integrity & Inspection Professionals
Corrosion and Failure Analysis Experts
Heat Treatment and Furnace Supervisors
Process and Plant Engineers

Operations & Maintenance Leaders
Maintenance and Reliability Leaders
Shutdown and Turnaround Planners
Operations and Manufacturing Managers
Asset Integrity and Lifecycle Management Teams

Strategic & Commercial Roles
Procurement and Technical Buyers for High-Temperature Equipment
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officers focused on thermal protection
Researchers, Scientists and Technical Consultants in High-Temperature Materials
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

Haytham Al-Barrak
Fired Equipment Engineering Consultant


Dr. Khaled Al-Hajeri
Vice President, Building Materials - NIDC


Dhawi Al-Otaibi
Heat Transfer Engineering Consultant


Nayef Al-Abdullatif
Central Engineering Fired Equipment SME


Fatimah Edhaim
SME Research & Analytical Services Department (RASD


Alfredo Escudero
Sr. Engineer Fired Equipment SME


Mohammed AlAyesh
Mechanical Engineer


Ahmed AlAsseel
SME Research & Analytical Services Department (RASD)


Mahendran Sella
Heat Transfer & Combustion Engineer


Mehroz Alam
Business Manager


Nitin Kavadia
Director Middle East & Africa


Benson Stanley
Managing Director


Domenica Misale
Technical Director


Khalid S. Ghazal
Technical Staff Process Engineer (Sulfur & Amine Specialist)

SPONSORS & PARTNERS
DIAMOND


PLATINUM



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SILVER





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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
DIAMOND
SPONSOR
25% discount on delegate registration
6m x 6m exhibition space at a prime location
8 VIP passes
8 complimentary delegate passes
Full page Advertisement on Event Booklet
Logo on signage
Press kit release
Web banners / banner placement at the venue
Honored with a plaque by the conference patron
Company logo included in conference proceedings
PLATINUM
SPONSOR
20% discount on delegate registration
6m x 3m exhibition space at a prime location
6 VIP passes
6 complimentary delegate passes
Full page Advertisement on Event Booklet
Logo on signage
Press kit release
Web banners / banner placement at the venue
Honored with a plaque by the conference patron
Company logo included in conference proceedings
GOLD
SPONSOR
15% discount on delegate registration
4m x 3m exhibition space at a prime location
4 VIP passes
4 complimentary delegate passes
Full page Advertisement on Event Booklet
Logo on signage
Press kit release
Web banners / banner placement at the venue
Honored with a plaque by the conference patron
Company logo included in conference proceedings
SILVER
SPONSOR
10% discount on delegate registration
3m x 3m exhibition space at a prime location
2 VIP passes
2 complimentary delegate passes
Full page Advertisement on Event Booklet
Logo on signage
Press kit release
Web banners / banner placement at the venue
Honored with a plaque by the conference patron
Company logo included in conference proceedings
CONTACT US
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